2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Audi A8
To start off, 2011 Audi A8 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Audi A8. (372 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 430 kg more than 2011 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi A8. (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2011 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Audi |
| Model | Continental | A8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 372 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5268 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3122 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
